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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,863.80, 697,065.18 and 165,299.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,863.80, 697,065.18 and 165,299.28 is: 247,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,863.80 : 697,065.18 = 165,299.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,863.80/697,065.18 = 165,299.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,863.80x = 697,065.18 × 165,299.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,863.80x = 115,224,372,367.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,224,372,367.07/464,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,866.95

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